We're picking the apples now; they are quite small, but clear. The first batch of applesauce was bland - how strange! These apples made delicious applesauce last time. But anyway, I flavored the next batch and it was good. Lots of cooking ahead.
The first batch, nothing; last time the flavor was so nice they didn't need anything. The second batch I put it some clove and cinnamon, I think. And lemon juice.
I am having such a pain trying to strain the skins out, that I think I'll have to peel them after this. I was sure we had a food mill somewhere, and I don't want to buy one if we have one already. But, where...?
Lucky you! No apples here due to a last frost last spring. :-(
ReplyDeleteWhat a shame, Anne. Make sure you eat lots next year. That's what I did this summer with the peaches, to make up for last year's crop failure. :)
DeleteHow strange the sauce is bland this year! Our apples are nearly ready for picking; mainly cooking apples but some eaters.
ReplyDeleteIt certainly surprised me!
DeleteWhat did you flavour them with?
ReplyDeleteWhen I cook up my apples and rhubarb for my breakfasts I add a dash of cardamom, cloves, allpsice and cinnamon. xx
The first batch, nothing; last time the flavor was so nice they didn't need anything. The second batch I put it some clove and cinnamon, I think. And lemon juice.
DeleteI am having such a pain trying to strain the skins out, that I think I'll have to peel them after this. I was sure we had a food mill somewhere, and I don't want to buy one if we have one already. But, where...?
I alway peel mine, but I suppose with yours being so small it would be a bit of a pain to have to do that.
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